22 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
1
The fragment hints at factors shaping a gifted artist including birth, lineage, training, and surroundings. It suggests that a person’s origins and schooling, plus the cultural and material environment, contribute to artistic development. The text implies a holistic view of talent formation.
Remains of Mrs. Sallie Stepro of Columbus Indiana arrive for burial after a fire accident in which her clothing burned and a coal oil can exploded. She died after severe burns on Sunday night. Survived by husband Walter and two sons, with siblings Henry Wiseman and three sisters. Funeral held at Cross Roads in Heth township led by Rev. Galtion Mauckport.
At Columbia a farmers Institute drew between 2000 and 24000 attendees from surrounding counties. The day featured fruit grain and vegetable displays prize awards races stock exhibits and a ball game. The piece credits western Iowa progress and hints Dr Ht Bridgman of Covinthia as a donor.
Oscar Straus acclaimed as a master of melody as The Chocolate Soldier brings extraordinary popular appeal. The Whitney Opera Company's return at Shubert Masonic November 2 21 22 promises an elegant production with ornate costumes military trappings Bulgarian landscapes and a 40 soloist orchestra for the score's intricate orchestration.
Mary Kilman reports to Ferris Texas that three months of illness and painful suffering ended after using Cardus the woman tonic. She says the doctor warned an operation was inevitable but she recovered enough to do her own work. Thousands of ladies testify to benefits and relief from menstral pains with Cardus.
Notice to hunters that no hunting or trapping is allowed on the farms of Henry Bran and Adam Fhalt. The notice states no day or night hunting on the premises. Bona Coffee not sold in bulk and only available in artows.
A Corydon reader urges the community to establish a well conducted kindergarten. He commends its benefits for young children and supports incorporating it into the public school system, praising female teachers and noting the boon to mothers and less advantaged children. Written by Rev. John A. McKimey.
Mrs. James P. Sappenfield extends thanks to relatives and numerous friends for birthday cards. Readings list senders from Harrison County Indiana and Independence Missouri, including Edna Mosier, Luke Martin, Irene Kepley, C. V. Mosier, Myrtle Mosier, and others, with Mrs. Sappenfield signing.
Timberville Mississippi resident Gertrude Gatlin reports relief from two years of womanly pains after using Cardui. The advertisement claims Cardui relieves backache headache dragging feelings irregularity nervousness misery and weakness and asserts it is safe and reliable for use by ailing women.
President Finley announced a sweeping rail order including 1 700 all steel fifty ton gondola cars 500 ventilated box cars and 250 flat cars. The purchases add to 7 Mikado engines 600 all steel coal cars and 65 box cars for the Virginia and Southwestern Railway Company.
The Harrison County Agricultural Society held its annual election at Corydon Court House on November 14 with 194 ballots cast. New officers are respected members from Harrison and surrounding townships and pledges were made to boost the 1912 Fair to be the biggest and best ever for farmers.
Mary E Bruch widow of Geo L Bruch died at her daughter Mrs W P Mauck's home on Sunday November 5 1911 at 10 oclock after over a year of cancer. A German Reform church member from New Middletown since youth she lived as a faithful Christian mother to nine children and many relatives. The family bids farewell with a prayer for eternal memory and heavenly reunion. Her daughter Lula survives.
Attention Old Comrades John T Benson Post G A R Lanesville Ind will hold a pumpkin pie and rabbit roast dinner at the Grange Hall on December 9 the 2nd Saturday. This is the annual election of officers for the coming year inviting all old comrades and their families especially Post members. John W Blume Commander Gro G Schafer Adjutant.
Albert Stover advertises pure bred Leghorn and White Orpington cockerels for sale at his Corydon Indiana location one and one half miles south of Corydon. Contact tareka Corydon._PHONE. als. 3w.
Governor Marshall proclaims Thanksgiving on November 30, 1911, urging gratitude to the God of all peoples and prayer for unity. He notes historical fasting and feasting, invokes spiritual values, and calls citizens to give thanks while sharing with those in need. Issued at Indianapolis with seal.
Purdue University officials report a shift toward local township Farmers Institute units and urge annual township meetings across Indiana. The Agricultural Extension Department offers constitution forms and guidance to establish permanent local associations, with Purdue ready to assist upon request.
A skilled horseshoer is now at work at the shop west of the Elevator inviting all owners to call for first class shoeing. The business offers all kinds of wood and iron repairs on wagons carriages buggies and farm machinery with guarantee. n158 C. M. Evans Corydon.
Farmers institutes will be held in this county this winter with sessions at Central on December 13 Palmyra on January 29 Fountain church on January 30 Lanesville on January 81 and Corydon on February 1 and 2 Instructors are C Martindale of Wilkinson Indiana and C N Lindley of Salem.
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